Source: NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIV submitted to NRP
GREENHOUSE RESEARCH FACILITY
Sponsoring Institution
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Project Status
COMPLETE
Funding Source
HATCH
Reporting Frequency
Annual
Accession No.
0212446
Grant No.
(N/A)
Cumulative Award Amt.
(N/A)
Proposal No.
(N/A)
Multistate No.
(N/A)
Project Start Date
Oct 1, 2007
Project End Date
Sep 30, 2008
Grant Year
(N/A)
Program Code
[(N/A)]- (N/A)
Recipient Organization
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIV
1310 BOLLEY DR
FARGO,ND 58105-5750
Performing Department
AGRICULTURAL ADMINISTRATION
Non Technical Summary
Research infrastructure at North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station (NDAES) is aging and lacks important capabilities needed to allow scientists to utilize the latest tools in plant-based research and to be competitive in extramural grant programs. Existing facilities do not provide uniform climatic conditions to allow for high quality controlled environment studies. This facility will fill a void in plant-based research facilities in the NDAES. Scientists at the NDAES will be able to conduct critical experiments in very controlled environments, thereby increasing the precision of the experiments carried out and improving the efficiency of the total plant-based research agenda at NDAES.
Animal Health Component
50%
Research Effort Categories
Basic
50%
Applied
50%
Developmental
(N/A)
Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)Subject of Investigation (SOI)Field of Science (FOS)Percent
2011310108011%
2011419108013%
2011599108013%
2121310116011%
2121419116013%
2121599116013%
2131419114013%
2131599114013%
Knowledge Area
212 - Pathogens and Nematodes Affecting Plants; 201 - Plant Genome, Genetics, and Genetic Mechanisms; 213 - Weeds Affecting Plants;

Subject Of Investigation
1310 - Potato; 1419 - Leguminous vegetables, general/other; 1599 - Grain crops, general/other;

Field Of Science
1160 - Pathology; 1080 - Genetics; 1140 - Weed science;
Goals / Objectives
Enhance the research capability of scientists involved in plant-based research at North Dakota State University by constructing a state-of-the-art greenhouse research facility.
Project Methods
This greenhouse facility will allow a systems approach to address research problems in plant-based research. Scientists using the facility will be able to conduct research using all new technologies available to plant breeders, geneticists, molecular biologists, plant pathologists, agronomists, and entomologists. In addition, it will allow multi-disciplinary research which should better equip the NDSU Agricultural Experiment Station to serve the needs of crop commodity producers in the state. Results from research using integrated approaches to solving complex research problems will result in improved productivity and profitability, enhanced rural economies, improved food quality, enhanced conservation of natural resources, and will help to ensure safe and affordable food for the American public. Planning and construction of Phase 1 will begin in 2008.

Progress 10/01/07 to 09/30/08

Outputs
OUTPUTS: Construction of the greenhouse research facility began with the official groundbreaking on May 29, 2008. The facility is to be constructed in phases, with the total facility having approximately 45,000 square feet of glasshouse space. The complex will include conventional, BL-2, and BL-3 facilities that will greatly enhance the scientific mission of the plant-based research programs in the NDAES. Phase I of the facility is scheduled to be completed in December 2009. Phase II will be constructed concurrently with Phase I, beginning in in 2009. PARTICIPANTS: A number of state commodity groups have provided financial support for this project. The sponsors include, but are not limited to the following organizations: North Dakota Wheat Commission, North Dakota Barley Council, Sugarbeet Research & Education Board, North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Also, financial support from the ND State Seed Department, the State Crop Improvment Association, and county Crop Improvemnt Associations is greatly appreciated TARGET AUDIENCES: Not relevant to this project. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.

Impacts
The facility will be a state-of-the-art greenhouse complex utilizing new technology to control individual chambers with a high degree of accuracy. This technology was vetted by architects, engineers, and scientists working together to determine the optimum controls required for greenhouse facilities in the northern Great Plains. Efforts to maximize energy efficiency continue to be explored.

Publications

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